Lorenzo Callegari Explained

Lorenzo Callegari
Full Name:Lorenzo Giuseppe Benvenuto Callegari
Birth Date:27 February 1998
Birth Place:Meudon, France
Height:1.74 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:HFX Wanderers
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2004–2011
Youthclubs1:CSM Clamart
Youthyears2:2011–2018
Youthclubs2:Paris Saint-Germain
Years1:2015–2018
Clubs1:Paris Saint-Germain B
Caps1:43
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Paris Saint-Germain
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Genoa
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Ternana (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:0
Years5:2019–2020
Clubs5:Avranches
Caps5:17
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Avranches B
Caps6:5
Goals6:0
Years7:2020–2022
Clubs7:Chambly
Caps7:30
Goals7:0
Years8:2023–
Clubs8:HFX Wanderers
Caps8:26
Goals8:0
Nationalyears1:2014–2015
Nationalteam1:France U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalteam2:France U18
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2016–2017
Nationalteam3:France U19
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:7 October 2023

Lorenzo Giuseppe Benvenuto Callegari (born 27 February 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Canadian Premier League club HFX Wanderers.[1]

Club career

Paris Saint-Germain

Callegari signed his first, three-year, professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain on 1 July 2015.[2] He made his professional debut on 30 November 2016 in the Ligue 1 match against Angers. He replaced Lucas after 87 minutes in a 2–0 home win.[3]

Genoa

On 10 July 2018, Serie A club Genoa confirmed the signing of Callegari on a free transfer. He signed a four-year contract with the Italian side.[4] He was loaned out to Serie C club Ternana on 24 August 2018.[5]

Avranches

On 2 August 2019, Callegari signed for French club Avranches on a two-year contract.[6]

Chambly

In June 2020, Callegari joined Ligue 2 club Chambly.[7]

HFX Wanderers

In January 2023, Callegari joined Canadian Premier League club HFX Wanderers on a one-year contract, with an option for 2024.[8] He made his debut for the club on 15 April 2023 against Atlético Ottawa and was also named to the CPL Team of the Week following the match.[9] [10]

Personal life

He is Italian through his father who is from Bettola.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paris Saint-Germain B2015–16CFA4040
2016–17CFA220220
2017–18National 2170170
Total430430
Paris Saint-Germain2016–17Ligue 110000010
Ternana (loan)2018–19Serie C16000160
Avranches2019–20National17000170
Avranches B2019–20National 35050
Chambly2020–21Ligue 210010110
2021–22National20010210
Total30020320
HFX Wanderers2023Canadian Premier League2601010280
Career total138030101420
Notes

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain U19

France U17

2015

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lorenzo Callegari Socceway Profile. 30 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Alec Georgen et Lorenzo Callegari signent leur premier contrat pro avec le PSG. L'Équipe. fr. 1 July 2015.
  3. Web site: PSG vs. Angers – 30 November 2016 – Soccerway. soccerway.com. 30 November 2016.
  4. Web site: Lorenzo Callegari quitte le PSG pour le Genoa – 10 July 2018. 11 July 2018.
  5. News: UFFICIALE: Ternana, dal Genoa in prestito Callegari . TuttoMercatoWeb . Italian . 14 September 2018 . 24 August 2018 .
  6. Web site: UFFICIALE: Genoa, Callegari saluta. Va in terza divisione francese. 2 August 2019. Italian.
  7. Web site: Ligue 2 : Chambly, la deuxième chance de Lorenzo Callegari. Etienne. Martin. June 25, 2020.
  8. Web site: Halifax Wanderers sign French midfielder Lorenzo Callegari. January 11, 2023. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Canadian Premier League.
  9. Web site: Stories of the Match: Wanderers open 2023 with a draw vs. Ottawa. April 15, 2023. HFX Wanderers FC.
  10. Web site: Wanderers Callegari, Nimick and Ferrazzo named for CPL Team of the Week. April 17, 2023. HFX Wanderers FC.
  11. Web site: Lorenzo Callegari, il nuovo Verratti ha il sangue bettolese. 4 December 2016.